Lanzarote – The Ideal Holiday Destination

The Canary Islands are the second most visited region in Spain after Catalonia – and little wonder. As they boast great weather all year round and some of the best beaches on the planet. Making them a hot favourite with tourists from sun starved Northern Europe. Lanzarote is the eastern most link in the chain [...]

Run With the Bulls in Pamplona – If You Dare

The writer Ernest Hemingway put the Spanish town of Pamplona firmly on the map when he visited in 1923 to watch the annual running of the bulls. He returned year after year. Since then millions have descended on this undistinguished Spanish town on the edge of the Pyrenees. Most come to watch the manic, vibrant [...]

The Sitges International Film Festival

The normally quiet Catalan town of Sitges, situated a few kilometres south of Barcelona, becomes the centre of international attention every October when the Festival Internacional de Cinema Fantastic de Catalunya turns Sitges into a mini Cannes. Started in 1967, the film festival is considered the world’s foremost festival for international fantasy and horror films. [...]

Experience Real Flamenco in Seville

Andalusia and flamenco go together and nowhere more so than in Seville, but most tourists are guided towards the type of flamenco floor show that is put on for visitors and is nowhere near as exciting as the genuine article. You will in all probability have a fun evening, but you won’t experience an authentic [...]

How to experience true Spanish Culture on your Holiday

Spain is one of the most popular tourist destinations throughout the world, with around 13 million Britons alone travelling to Spain each year. This is not surprising as the country and its surrounding islands have much to offer for all types of tourist. Spain is well known for both its bustling and cosmopolitan cities, as [...]

A Food Lover’s Guide to Spain

Spain is a culture that has been greatly influenced by its neighbours. From Portugal to the Pyrenees Mountains, to the Mediterranean Sea and Morocco, the country has boundless culinary influences. It is comprised of miles of coastline having the Mediterranean on the east, the Atlantic Ocean on the west, the Strait of Gibraltar to the [...]

Green Spain – the North Coast

Although the southern coast of Spain is a popular tourism destination, the north portion of the country’s coastline – often referred to as ‘Green Spain’ is well worth a visit as well. Though not as well known, nor as popular, this region is often the ideal place to visit since the crowds are fewer and [...]

5 Best Theme Parks in Spain

Port Aventura Port Aventura theme park is located in Salou along the Costa Dorada and is about an hour’s drive south from Barcelona. This large theme park is part of the Universal Mediterranean Resort, which also includes the spectacular Caribe Aquatic Park and two themed hotels. The park’s theme is that of a journey through [...]

A Shopaholic’s Guide to Spain

For the avid shopper, a Spanish shopping spree will be unlike any other you have experienced. Many of the local shops are small, family-run businesses. Larger businesses such as supermarkets and hypermarkets have also begun to appear. While these larger markets can be found primarily in the expanding Spanish suburbs, the older Spanish neighbourhoods remain [...]

Spain’s Holiday Islands

El Hierro Island For those seeking the perfect underwater diving paradise, El Hierro Island provides warm, transparent waters with one of the best ocean depths in the world. La Palma Island La Palma, also known as La Isla Bonita, is home to the most beautiful natural landscapes. This green island rests quietly beneath an almost [...]

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